The Shikshapatri is a small scripture with important text for all, whether they are of the Swaminarayan faith or not.

The Shikshapatri is just as relevant today as it was when the divine scripture was written. The merciful Lord Swaminarayan wrote it himself and gave it to us on Vasant Panchmi (Sat 31st January 2009). The Shikshapatri gives guidance on various issues that affect everyone's lives, such as:

	one's morals	Ahimsa Non-harm; to respect all life as sacred and practice non-violence in thought word and deed, not only towards people but to animals, plants and all of nature
	the ideology of ahimsa
	guidance about how one should live their daily life
	the restrictions about food and drink
	social and professional etiquette
	guidance for the rulers of society
	tolerance and devotion

All the Shikshapatri sloks can be found at SwaminarayanGadi.com.